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King donates drones and Bt100 million to aid flood relief efforts

21 Sept 01:06 Key points summarised by AI

His Majesty the King donated 100 million baht to Hat Yai Hospital to repair flood-damaged medical equipment and cover other essential costs.
The King also provided drones to the armed forces and police for ongoing search and food supply operations, while extending condolences and moral support to flood victims and relief personnel.

Today 14:58 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's government will launch the "Chainat-Pasak-Gulf" water diversion canal project in fiscal year 2027, a seven-year mega-infrastructure initiative.
This permanent structural solution aims to mitigate recurrent central plains flooding by diverting water from the Chao Phraya River directly into the Gulf of Thailand, significantly reducing flow to major cities like Ayutthaya and Bangkok.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul justifies the long-term investment as a means to reduce future damages and fiscal burdens, contrasting it with the 40-50 billion baht spent annually on short-term flood relief.
Concurrently, the Prime Minister instructed officials to expand drainage capacity into the Tha Chin River and swiftly remove water hyacinths to improve immediate flood management.